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New Build Financing Insights

In the current market, some new build lenders offer substantial credits to lower interest rates. While this may seem appealing, it's crucial to evaluate the long-term implications. We recently reviewed a client's loan estimate with nearly $40,000 in credits to reduce interest rates, but the home's price was only $380,000. Essentially, they were paying almost 10% more for the house upfront. Yikes! Check out this weeks ​Saturday Strategy Video

Check this out... the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) exists to reflect the true interest rate. In some cases, it can be deceptively high, around 11 to 13%+, due to excessive upfront costs.

Don't rush into decisions. The lowest rate with the wrong strategy can cost you thousands.

Bidding Wars Decline (But Remain Strong) During This Summer’s Home Buying Season

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 6, 2022

Your Guide to the Housing & Mortgage Markets 61% OF OFFERS IN TODAY’S HOUSING MARKET FACE BIDDING WARSSource: Redfin WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE HOUSING MARKET RIGHT NOW? Bidding wars declined in recent months from a high 71% of offers down to 61% of offers, according to Redfin data. Meanwhile, mortgage rates have jumped by over 2%…

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How Your Equity Can Grow over Time

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 6, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 7.6.2022 It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.†That’s great for your home’s…

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Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 5, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 7.5.2022 Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sense of prosperity – are universal. That’s why, for many people, homeownership remains a key part of the American dream. Your home is your stake in the community,…

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If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 30, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.30.2022 It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your own. But today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate…

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Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 29, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.29.2022 A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good news is there are many down payment…

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A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 28, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.28.2022 There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. But those two things have…

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Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 27, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.27.2022 You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real estate economists if they believe the housing market is in…

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Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 23, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.23.2022 If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): “Consumer prices accelerated again in May as shelter, energy and food prices continued to surge at the fastest pace in decades. This marked the third straight month…

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Things To Avoid After Applying for a Home Loan

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 22, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.22.2022 Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Here are a few things you may not realize you need to…

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The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 21, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.21.2022 If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s…

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